Reinvigorating postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device use in Pakistan: an observational assessment of competency-based training of health providers using low-cost simulation models.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improved training approaches have the potential to overcome barriers to the use of postpartum intrauterine devices (PPIUDs) in Pakistan, including a shortage of female providers who are able to insert the device. This study assessed the effectiveness and acceptability of a competency-based onsite training approach that employed a newly developed anatomic model (the Mama-U) to train doctors and midwives on postpartum family planning (PPFP) and the insertion of PPIUDs.

Methods

An observational, mixed methods study conducted training evaluations and knowledge and skills assessments with 11 trainers and 88 doctors and midwives who participated in eight PPIUD training sessions. Two months later, follow-up interviews and clinical assessments were conducted with 20 provi

SUBMITTER: Zafar Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6631998 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature